Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed? - A Gamer's Dilemma
- By Skylar
- May 13,2025
In the gripping *Avowed* side mission "Heart of Valor," players face a poignant decision regarding Keipo and his precious Leviathan Heart. As the narrative unfolds, Chiko uncovers their uncle's grim intention to use the heart to end his life, while Keipo reveals his battle with the Dreamscourge and the half-truths he told about the Leviathan to shield the memory of his deceased partner, Umpara. This quest branches out based on your choice to give or withhold the Leviathan Heart from Keipo, influencing the rewards and the story's outcome.
Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?
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It is strongly advised not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the conclusion of *Avowed’s* "Heart of Valor" side quest. Opting out allows you to secure all available loot while preserving Thirdborn's hope by keeping Keipo's secret intact. To ensure this outcome, you must first locate and read Keipo’s Weathered Journal, hidden by a button on the curved stone structure near the Leviathan Heart's discovery site.
Before delving into the specific dialogue choices, let's explore the rewards tied to each decision path.
Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart
By granting Keipo his dying wish and handing over the Leviathan Heart, you'll receive Umpara’s Spear, a memento from his fallen partner who perished during their quest for the Leviathan. This Exceptional Quality +1/3 weapon boasts impressive stats and abilities:
| Physical Damage | 88 |
| Stun | 84 |
| Stamina Cost | 13 |
| Critical Hit Chance | 6% |
| Ability #1 | Deadly Mechanism: Power Attacks launch a poison dart |
| Ability #2 | Strike the Heart: +25% Critical Hit Damage |
Reward for Not Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart
Choosing not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and engaging in the correct dialogue with Chiko will grant you the Stormdancer armor set. Additionally, you can retain the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, which offers a +20% Attack Damage boost at the expense of slowly draining your health.
| **Stormdancer Armor Piece** | **Quality** | **Damage Reduction** | **Additional Damage Reduction** | **Maximum Stamina** | **Maximum Essence** | **Ability #1** | **Ability #2** |
| **Stormdancer’s Scale** | Exceptional (+1/3) | 15% | 35 | -25 | -35 | Sheltering Gale: 5% chance to avoid ranged damage | Shock-Proofed: +30% resistance to Shock Accumulation |
| **Stormdancer Gloves** | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Item Bonus: +10% Ability Cast Speed | Thundering Blows: Power Attacks deal 5% bonus Shock Damage |
| **Stormdancer Boots** | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Item Bonus: -10% incoming Fire, Frost, and Shock Damage | Static Charge: +10% Shock Damage for 10 seconds after dodging |
| **Stormdancer Ring** | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Sky-Mother’s Protection: +10% Shock Damage | N/A |
To acquire these armor pieces, select the following dialogue options when Chiko mentions, "I’m sorry my uncle is sick…":
- “Uh…about that. He’s not just sick. It’s the Dreamscourge.”
- “He wanted to die before he turned. He was trying to keep you safe.”
- “There *is* one way. We just stopped him from doing it.”
The third option is crucial; choosing incorrectly will upset Chiko, leading them to leave and curse you, forfeiting the Stormdancer armor pieces.
How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor
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To obtain all available gear at the end of *Avowed’s* "Heart of Valor" side quest—the Leviathan Heart, Umpara’s Spear, and the complete Stormdancer armor set—without revealing Keipo’s secret to Thirdborn, follow these dialogue choices precisely when speaking to both Keipo and Chiko after finding Keipo’s Weathered Journal:
Talking to Keipo
- “We need to talk. Now.”
- “Come clean. Chiko told me you want to end your life.”
- “We wouldn’t be having this conversation if you had the Dreamscourge.”
- “I’m sorry. I can’t give you the heart.”
- “I respect your choice. But I can’t be a part of it.”
- “Listen. I…I know what happened to Umpara.”
- “And? Why didn’t you tell the truth?”
- “That’s why you really trapped the ruins. So no one would find out.”
- “No. The truth would do more harm than good.”
It's essential to discuss Umpara's fate last; otherwise, you'll miss out on Umpara’s Spear when refusing to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart.
Talking to Chiko
- “Don’t worry. It’s right here with me.”
- “He wanted to take his own life with it. Chiko stepped in to prevent that.”
- “Let me hold onto it. I’ll take it far away and keep it safe.”
- “[Lie] No, that was all.”
- “Uh…about that. He’s not just sick. It’s the Dreamscourge.”
- “He wanted to die before he turned. He was trying to keep you safe.”
- “There *is* one way. We just stopped him from doing it.”
If you give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and receive Umpara’s Spear, you can still obtain the Stormdancer armor set from Chiko by revealing Keipo's Dreamscourge affliction and repeating the final two dialogue choices above. However, this approach necessitates exposing Keipo’s secret to Tira Nui Hajime, impacting Thirdborn's hope and forfeiting the Leviathan Heart.
By adhering to our detailed dialogue sequence, you'll secure the powerful Stormdancer armor set, Umpara’s Spear, and retain the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, all while maintaining the best possible outcome for all characters involved.
Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to navigate the "Heart of Valor" quest in *Avowed*, explore the game's achievements and discover how to respec your character for an optimized gameplay experience.
